CNC meets to discuss new soccer stadium proposal in Everett The Charlestown Neighborhood Council held a special neighborhood meeting Sept. 26 to form a soccer stadium committee, and the results were productive. With CNC Chair Tom Cunha presiding, the Council…
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The King of Breads
Company owner Joseph Piantedosi appears on food show hosted by Everett native Joseph Piatendosi Jr., owner of the famed Piantedosi Baking Company of Malden, made a guest appearance on the “Fabulous Foods With Victoria Fabbo” show that is broadcast from…
Sumner Tunnel Ends Overnight Weekend Closure for Repairs
Special to the Independent The Sumner Tunnel marked its final full weekend closure as part of the restoration project. The project is now considered substantially complete. The schedule allowed for an additional five weekend closures that would have continued into…
Everett Historical Commission to Host Dedication Ceremonies at First Congregational Church and Immaculate Conception Church
Special to the Independent The Everett Historical Commission will be hosting two dedication ceremonies on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. beginning at the First Congregational Church (460 Broadway). Immediately following the dedication at the First Congregational Church, the second…
Cultural Council Grant Cycle is Open to Everett Artists
The Everett Cultural Council [ECC] invites Everett artists and culture creators to apply for Massachusetts Cultural Council grants. Last year the Everett Council awarded over $30,000 to 31 Everett projects. The grant cycle is open to Massachusetts based individuals, artists,…
Former City Councilor Al Lattanzi Supporting Hispanic Heritage Month
Matewsky Speaks Out on Post Office Delivery
Special to the Independent Ward 1 City Councilor Wayne Matewsky sounded off on two widely diverse matters at the Sept. 23 council meeting. Matewsky took issue with what he claimed was the “unsightly” exterior look of Dempsey’s, a popular restaurant…
Rogers wants All turf-replacement Projects to Come Before Council
Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers said she wants the City Council to be in a position where all future turf-replacement projects must be first reviewed by the Council as one item before a vote on appropriating the funding for the project is…
Everett Recognizes Stop the Stigma Day by Sharing Recovery Resources and Information about Substance Misuse Prevention
Special to the Independent The City of Everett, in collaboration with Girl Scout Cadette Troop 82482 and Everett Public Schools (EPS), hosted Stop the Stigma Day at Everett City Hall to inform residents who visit about substance misuse prevention and…
City of Everett Premieres New Documentary and Exhibit at Parlin Library in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Special to the Independent On Thursday, Sept. 26, the City of Everett premiered a new documentary and exhibit entitled “Mariposas: Profiles of Strength, Courage, and Wisdom” at the Parlin Memorial Library. As part of the City of Everett’s celebration of…